Category Archives: Sports
Steroid Users Shouldn’t Be Singled Out
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By DERON SNYDER The verdicts are in. All that remains now are the votes. Baseball’s poster boys for the Steroid Era — Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds — have endured their government trials. They have gotten off scot-free and with … Continue reading
Tigers Woods Teased But He Didn’t Please
By DERON SNYDER The end came right from the start for Tiger Woods on Sunday as his promising prospects at the U.S. Open began disintegrating on the final round’s initial hole. The carnage went like this: bogey, bogey, double bogey, … Continue reading
LeBron And Durant Clash For Top Baller Title
By DERON SNYDER Yes, LeBron James’ foul on Kevin Durant wasn’t called Thursday night in the waning seconds of Game 2. Yes, the Miami Heat barely held on to win against the hard-charging Oklahoma City Thunder. And yes, folks who … Continue reading
Hard To Blink On Nationals’ Season
By DERON SNYDER My 13-year-old daughter was confused Tuesday night when she came into the room and saw the Nationals on TV instead of Heat-Thunder. “How many games do they play in baseball?” she asked. “One hundred and sixty-two,” I … Continue reading
Jerry Sandusky’s Victims Were In Plain Sight
By DERON SNYDER Two things can be said of virtually anyone you meet: Either they have been a victim of sexual abuse or they know someone who’s been a victim, although they might be unaware of the latter. Many people … Continue reading
NBA Hopefuls Gladly Hit The Road
By DERON SNYDER Former Georgetown guard Jason Clark dribbled down the middle of the Wizards’ practice court Tuesday and delivered a pass to former Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine, who pulled up for a mid-range jumper. A Wizards assistant retrieved the … Continue reading
Bradley Beats Pacquiao In ‘Worst Decision Ever’
The much-maligned win against Manny Pacquiao stinks to everyone except Timothy Bradley.
NY Giants Teach Lesson In White House Visit
By DERON SNYDER In addition to trophies and rings for their efforts, champions also get a cherry in the form of a customary White House visit. They get a tour and a visit with the commander in chief, adding another … Continue reading
NFL Player Comes Out to Help Gay Athletes
By DERON SNYDER Add Wade Davis to the list. He’s the latest man to reveal his homosexualityafter playing major team sports. Unlike John Amaechi, who in 2007 became the first former NBA player to come out, Davis isn’t a pioneer. … Continue reading
Spurs Aged In Blink Of An Eye
By DERON SNYDER Champion boxers can age in a hurry, with no perceptible warning signs. They can show great vim and vigor as the bout approaches and maintain that energy through the early rounds. But then they can lose it, … Continue reading
